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Redmi A5 vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Product A: Redmi
86 of 162 known
Product B: Samsung
95 of 162 known
Change Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
92 of 154 fields differ
- 48 different values
- 44 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 46 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 15WB: 25WSamsung is 10 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ARedmi: 77.8 × 171.7 mm
- BSamsung: 77.5 × 164 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
25028PC03G, 25028RN03A, 25028RN03I, 25028RN03L, 25028RN03Y5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_a5_4g-13737.phpRead 11 October 2026Models row lists 25028PC03G, 25028RN03A, 25028RN03I and 25028RN03Y. Not tied to one region here.6Reviewifixit.com/Device/Xiaomi_Redmi_A5Read 11 October 2026Repair page covers models 25028RN03A, 25028RN03L and 25028RN03Y.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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Announced
Status
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
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Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
Not available
Colours
Ocean Blue, Lake Green, Sandy Gold, Midnight Black1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Security support period (claimed)
Not available
Security updates until
Not available
Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
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Folded dimensions
Not available
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Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Not available
Water resistance time
Not available
MIL-STD-810
Not available
Not available
SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo3Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-552664Read 11 October 2026SIM slot type Dual SIM + microSD. eSIM is not supported.
Stylus
Not available
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Stylus name
Not available
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Display
12 of 24 differ
Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
260.3ppi
384.7ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Not available
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Not available
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Not available
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Not available
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Minimum brightness
Not available
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Colour depth per channel
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
Not available
HDR playback formats
Not available
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
Not available
Always-on display
Not available
Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
Not available
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Cover screen resolution
Not available
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Cover screen refresh rate
Not available
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Cover screen type
Not available
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Platform
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OS at launch
Android 15 (Go edition)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026
Software
Not available
Latest stable OS (verified)
Not available
Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
ARedmi A5
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A75 | 1.8 |
| 6 | Cortex-A55 | 1.6 |
BSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cortex-A78 | 2.4 |
| 4 | Cortex-A55 | 2 |
Max CPU clock
1.8GHz
2.4GHz
GPU
NPU performance
Not available
Not available
Memory
5 of 6 differ
RAM
3, 4, 6GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026Page lists 3 GB + 64 GB and 4 GB + 128 GB. Memory extension is virtual RAM and is not counted.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_a5_4g-13737.phpRead 11 October 2026Internal row lists 64 GB with 3 GB and 4 GB RAM, and 128 GB with 4 GB and 6 GB RAM.
RAM type
Not available
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Not available
Memory card
microSD (own slot)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026Page says Dual SIM + microSD. A separate microSD slot is stated by GSMArena.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_a5_4g-13737.phpRead 11 October 2026Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot).
microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
Max card size
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
ARedmi A5
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2 | 1/3.6" | 0.612 | PDAF | No | 77.1° | OmniVision OV32D40 |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-552664Read 11 October 2026Rear camera is a main camera plus a QVGA auxiliary lens. Main: OmniVision OV32D40, 32 MP, 1/3.6 inch, 0.612 um, f/2.0, 4P lens, FOV 77.1 degrees, continuous focus CAF/PDAF, no stabilisation. The QVGA lens is not a photo camera and is not counted.
BSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | Yes |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | Not available |
| Macro | 2 | 2.4 | Not available |
Number of rear cameras
1
3
Main camera
32MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Camera features
Film camera, HDR mode, Ultra HD, Night mode1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026
Not available
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
ARedmi A5
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 480 |
Max video resolution
1920 × 1080px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
Not available
Log recording
Not available
Not available
Video recording codecs
Not available
Video stabilisation
Not available
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Not available
Front camera
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Front cameras
ARedmi A5
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2 | 1.12 | Fixed | No |
BSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 13 | 2.2 | Fixed | No |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
ARedmi A5
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Front autofocus
No
No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
Not available
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Not available
Not available
Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026Published as GSM 2/3/5/8, which are the 1900, 1800, 850 and 900 MHz bands.
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
3G bands
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
4G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026LTE FDD B1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and LTE TDD B38/40/41. This is the Xiaomi global table. The India model has different bands.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
5G bands
Not available
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
5G modes
Not available
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5G mmWave
Not available
Maximum modem download rate
Not available
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Satellite
Not available
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-552664Read 11 October 2026Bluetooth HD audio protocol SBC/AAC/ASHA. ASHA is a hearing-aid protocol and is not stored as a codec.
SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, Samsung Seamless Codec7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-new-Galaxy-A-smartphone-brings-a-breath-of-fresh-air-to-the-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A26-5G-review.1015052.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published model Additional features explicitly lists SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC and SSC. Not a local audio file-format list. Different 6 GB/128 GB metrics are excluded.
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Not available
Positioning
GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BDS (B1C only)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BDS (only B1C).
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
Not available
IR blaster
Not available
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
Sensors
Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
Extra buttons
Not available
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Haptic motor
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Not available
Battery capacity (typical)
Rated battery energy
Not available
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
ARedmi A5
Not availableBSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 17 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Wireless charging
No7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-new-Galaxy-A-smartphone-brings-a-breath-of-fresh-air-to-the-mid-range-Samsung-Galaxy-A26-5G-review.1015052.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Review verdict explicitly says the European A26 does not support wireless charging. Exact UK maker charging compatibility table independently agrees.13Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/which-type-of-charger-does-my-galaxy-device-acceptRead 8 October 2026Exact A26 5G row has X for both normal and fast wireless charging. It supports Super Fast wired charging but not Super Fast 2.0.
Wireless charging power
Not available
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Wireless standards
Not available
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Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
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Reverse wireless output power
Not available
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Charger in box
Not available
Measured
None of 9 known
Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
Drop resistance class
Not available
Repairability class
Not available
SAR head (US)
Not available
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SAR body (US)
Not available
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SAR head (EU)
Not available
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SAR body (EU)
Not available
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Hearing aid compatibility
Not available
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026
In the box
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In the box
Mobile Phone, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, Safety Information1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-a5/specsRead 11 October 2026Package contents as listed on the Xiaomi Global specs page.
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Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
Not available
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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